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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS news
papers Noticing the coming bicycle
parade and other attractions at Ha-
gerstown, Monday, June 18th next,
predict about the reception to be given
the ladies by the Messrs. Updegraffs
Oh this occasion. Here is what some
of them say:
Greencdstte Press This ladies' re-
ception is Partisan idea in storekeep-
ing. Mr.. Ed. Updegraff, who wit
messed them while in Paris, calls them
pleasant and refreshing events in
bookkeeping. That settles the ques-
ton that the ladies attending it will
enjoy novel treat of some kind.
Hdgersto,ca Neps says We are
assured the ladies will find this recep-
ton a novel and refreshing event in
bookkeeping.
Hdgersto,ca Register says We inn
aglne the lady visitors to their stores
on this occasion will have refreshing
midsummer treat, if they don't it
won't be like the Updegraffs accus-
toned way of doing things.
Hdgersto,on Herald and Torch says !:
The occasion will be one the ladies
would like to see repeated.
Mdrtins6ovg Statesman says We
are impressed with the idea that the
ladies visiting the Updegraffs stores
will not only see something new, but
taste something calculated to refresh
them on midsummer day.
Hagersto,on Globe says The ladies
will find this reception pleasant and
refreshing novelty in bookkeeping.
Chdrlest0acs Press says While the
details of the Partisan reception are a
ocean we predict that the ladies at
tending it will long for another occa-
sion like it.
Hd0erstotm Mail says This will
be the day for the ladies to visit Ha-
gerstOwn.
At his residence on Maple Avenue,
Monday, June 9th, 1887, after a ling
ering illness, Rev. A. s. Hank, former
pastor of the NJ. e. Church, aged
about 60 years.
Mr.. Hank was good man, and had
endeared himself to large circle OF
acquaintance, both in and outside of
his congregation. He was compelled
to give up the active work of the MIN
istry about year ago, on account of
ill health, and had been gradually de-
clining since that time. His funeral
took place Wednesday from the M.
e. Church, and his remains were
taken to Baltimore, to be inferred in
Green Mont Cemetery. He was a
knight Templar Worthy, and well
qualified. His bereaved family have
the sympathy of the entire commune
ty, but they have higher consolation
than can be offered them on this earth.
Statesman.
He was a graduate of Dickinson
College and pastor ofthe NJ. E. Church
at Hagerstown in 1877, 1878 and 1879
Mr.. Hank acquired considerable prom
inenne in the church and held num-
Der of important appointments in the
Baltimore Conference. He leaves 9
wife and two daughters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

DEATH OF Mr.. HANK.-The death
of Rev. A. S. Hank was received with
general sorrow and sympathy, in this
place, and where he was known or had
served as pastor. He was worthy man
in every way,-a beloved pastor, and
n dignified and honorable citizen.
He performed every duty faithfully
and perseveringly, and has gone to
his long reward well prepared by long
suffering in patience and resignation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

NOT RIGHT.-Last week all the
eggs in the market were bought up
by shippers and sent to the city. The
people at home could not get an egg
for love or money, and we know sick
people who were deprived of them,-
the only thing they could eat. Is not
the home peoples money as good as
the city peoples! will not some store
keeper agree to supply the home
trade? He would have the thanks
and the patronage of the town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

A FAIRY OAK TREE.--To produce
one of these dainty little plants, take
an acorn and tie string round it so
the blunt end, where the cup was, is
upward. Suspend it in bottle or hya-
cinth-glass, containing a small quanti-
ty Of water, but be careful that the
acorn does not reach within an inch of
the water. Wrap the bottle in fan
mel and put it in warm, dark place.
In a month, or less, the acorn will
swell, burst its coat and throw out
tiny white-point. This is the root,
when half an inch long the water may
be allowed to rise higher, but must
not touch it until the neck of the root
begins to turn upward. AS soon as
thls stem commences to shoot, the
IDa6y oak will require small doses of
light every day, and the root can now
extend into the water. In week or
SO 1t will be ready to be moved to a
window, where you can watch the
development. At first, the tiny trunk
mat is to be will resemble whitish
thread, covered with small scale.
Then the scales will expand and the
end become green. Little leaves will
appear, veins will branch and old
scales fall off, until you have perfect
immature of the great king of the
Forest. - american Agricalturist for
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

THE JUNE CosMoPoLITAN.- The
June numbered The Cosmopolitan, the
last that will be published in Roches-
ter, before its appearance in New York
City, opens with a charming story
entitled "The Sculptor's Ward" by
Jeanne Mariet. "Signor To-" Sal
vatore Farina, is brought to q close
in this number. The wonderfully in
teresting series of articles by Emile
Julliard, on Life Beneath the Cries.
cent" is also concluded. This, like
the other articles, is handsomely IL
lustrated. How Assembled Next
can Volcano" by Ad. F. Bandelier,
the well-known American arch@olo-
gist, is lively and interesting ac-
count of the authors experience while
climbing Popocatapetl. An Imper-
ial Barbarian" by Henry Howard,
presents, in an attractive manner, NJ.
Taine's views of Napoleon Bonaparte.
"The Icelanders' Wealth." by w. H.
Allen, is an instructive description OF
the eiderduck. The Young Folks
and the Household departments are
excellent. The July number will APP
pear in New York City. 1t will be
enlarged and improved In every way.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
From the Cnar1esto,cn Papers.l

Auditor Duffy advertises a list of
corporations which have forfeited
their charters under the provisions Of
Sec. S, chapter 20, Acts of 1885,
Among those enumerated we find the
Baltimore, West Virginia and Wes-
tern r. r. Co., Gerardstown Tanning
Co., Jefferson Building Association
No. 4, Martinsburg Gas and Water
Co., National Mutual Life Association,
Shenandoah Valley Hedge Co., Tus.
carora Manufacturing Co., No. 2, OF
Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
BROAD LANE.
Beautiful rains.
Rubicund health generally,

Beautiful rains.
Rubicund health generally.
Squirrels are plentiful.
Serpents are numerous.
Capt. Sperow is gradually declining.
Elmer Drake is improving. Mrs. N.
Barnes is convalescing.
Miss Mary Smith of this village and
Mr.. Elmer Palmer of Washington
Co., Nd, were united in the bonds of
wedlock on Monday the 80 ult.
Mr.. Christ Lands, the efficient car
penter is greatly improving the resi-.
dence of Mr.. b. F. Miller.
Much wheat is injured by the fly.
Strawberries are plentiful.
We are sorry to hear ofthe illness
of our friend, Mr.. John Abel, of your
city. VEGA.
The following are the per cents re.
ceived by the students of the A Glass.
es of the various Ward Schools in the
examination:
SECOND WARD.
Mary Kratz, 100; Hettie Rodrick,
100; Maggie Blue, 99a; Essie Thomp.
son, 99a; Claud Santman, 994; Lena
Zimmerman, %; Gertie Beck, SO
Dora Schleuss, 80; Eddie Magalis, SO
Laura Poisal, SO; Margaret Showers,
SO; Beckie Hobbs, So; Eddie Hollis
97i; Maud Painter, 90; Dora Nuckles,
So; Willie Home, 81; Walter Brooks
95; John Roush, "a; Bert Lamon, SO
Charlie WEAVING, a3; Jay Blondel,
934 Charlie Wolf, 81; Willie Bowers
80; Ella Kantner, 88; Bertha Brooks,
81; Ray Howison, S24; Willie Ma.
gals, rs; Harry Baker, rs.
THIRD WARD.
Cora Cutler, 81; Florence Roberts
80 Eddie Shaffer, S91; Frank Thomp.
son, 961; Thos. Boley, SO; Willie
Crist, 50; Eddie Horner, S29 !; Frank
Kaufman, 813; Daisy We'll, 81; Frank
Schelkey, 500; Charlie Keefe, IS
Harry Matthaei, 20; Emma Stink
man, SO; Harry Dorm, 81; Harry Hob
man, So; Mifiin Hedges, 81; Eddie
Scheu, 59a; Boyd Chambers, 453.
FOURTH WARD.
Maud Zimmerman, 81 Rica Brown
49,; Sallie Wellinger, S73; Emms
Shaffer, SO; Ella Brown, SO; Maggie
Tabler, 80; Cora Engle, 70; Lee Da
Wis, 70; May Brady, 70; Ruth Tabler
81.
FIFTH WARD.
Maggie Apple, So; Annie B. Naggs
80; Belle Riding, 80; Guy Trammel
80; Lottie Caldwell, 81; Clair Melon
aid, 81; Frank Hess, SO; Rufus Cask
ey, 80; Samuel Snowden, 80; Corr
Crawford, 80; Katora Cook, IT; Flor
ence Burch, II; Lottie Zepp, So.
Try THE HERALD for a wear,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Mr.. B. F. Leisenring, of Charles
town, is in Martinsburg, where he
will remain for a month or so, work.
ing up the insurance business of the
Mutual Benefit Association, of New
ark, N. j., the company in which Mr..
Shober was insured. He represents
safe company that will do all he claims.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
MARRIAGES.

On the 9th inst. at the home of the
bride, by Rev. VIM. Gerhardt, d. D.,
Mr.. Aquilla Gosnell to Miss Flora E.
Linton, both of Berkeley Co.
In Charlestown May 81, by Rev.
w. G.. Eggleston, VIM. A. Fulk and
Miss Mamie Z. Entler. M
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

VOLTS Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powders. This popular remedy for Pur-
flying the Blood, Coughs, Distempers,
Kidney and Bladder Troubles, HeaYes,
Roughness of Skin, &c. It is also inval-
liable as Condition Powder for Cows
and Hogs. Prepared and sold by
A. N. GILBERT, Druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Faulkner & Ingles, attorneys, will
sell the house and lot opposite A. ].
Thomas, on Pike, at public sale before
the Court House, Monday, June 18th,
at 1890.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

If mistakes occur in our efforts to
collect delinquent accounts, they are
of course unintentional and unavoid-
able, as it requires great labor and
trouble to send out SO many accounts,
over and over again. The $3.50 in
advance system will do away with all
this collecting business, and be ben
eft and saving to us and to subscri-
bers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Mrs. H. N. Deatrick and Miss Min.
ME Hawk attended the commence
ment exercises of the Lutherville
Seminary near Baltimore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

: HURRAH For THE 4TH.--The
glorious 4thl Organizations from nu-
merous places have arranged excur-
sions to our town for the Nations
Day; and the railroads are heartily
cooperating with the various COM
mittees. Place Welcomed over every
door spread 1t upon arch and banneri
Welcome the Day! Welcome our
guests a glorious Welcome for one
and all!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
TO OUR GUESTS.

Come, join us in the Days good cheer;
The latch-string hangs outside the door.
The glorious Fourth will soon be here,
So, Hip. Hurrah and Hurrahl once
morel r
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Mrs. J. f. Keller and her young
son, of Shepherdstown. spent few
days with friends here, coming up last
Friday and remaining over Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Rev. Il. d. Roller returned home
from Council on Tuesday and there
will be the regular services In the
Episcopal Church on Sunday next.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Mr.. M. G. Albright and E. III.
Lamar have been appointed examin-
ers in connection with the Co. Supt.
of Schools for the ensuing year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

A GRACEFUL RIDER.-The friends
of Mr.. Z. Hooley greatly admired his
graceful appearance on horseback, as
he took a ride around town last week.
He wouldn't make bad marshal or
aid in the glorious Fourth parade.
We hope to see him in line.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Sunday will be Children's Day at
the Baptist Church. and interesting
services viii be held. The public Ia
cordially invited to attend.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Mrs. Richard Byrd and Miss Mary
Love, OF winchester, are visiting the
family of DIR. McSherry.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

DEAD LETTERs.-The following is
list of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Martinsburg, w. Va, June
4th, and will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office June 18th, 1887, if not
called for; when calling say advertis-
ed.
Robt. Aler, B. P. Cage, Joe Cook
col'd. S. w. Cline, j. B. Engle, John
Fisher, j. w. Fairfax coPd, Mary
Guania 2, F. M. Gregory, Lizzie
Heime, John Hough, Jas. Jessel, An
ME M. Light, Henry Lisles, J. T. La
mon, Peter Long, Thos. G. Mathews,
G. w. Pitzer, Jr., Wilson Price, Julia
Pulpess, II. A. Russell, Sarah j. Rici,
Joe Sharcher, Benz. Thomson, Philip
j. Viewer. w. B. CoLsToN, 2. NJ I.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

A comfortable house, in pleasant part
of the town, for rent Apply at once to
E. ]. Simpson.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
DEATHS.

In Hamilton, Ohio, May 8, 1887,
Philip Berry, aged 81 years, a native
of Berkeley County.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Miss Fairy Fitz, daughter of Mr..
John Fitz, has returned from school
at Staunton. She won the gold med
al for good study.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Miss Ella Shea, who has been visit
ing friends in Washington for the past
two weeks, has returned home, much
pleased with her visit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
LOCAL NEWS.

Miss Maggie Peedigon, of Mt. Pleas
ant, South Carolina, is visiting the
family of Mr.. A. L. Martin.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Rev. r.. d. Roller was elected per-
Secretary of the Episcopal
Council which closed its session at
Weston on Sunday last.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

A. NJ. GILBERT'S Drug Store is the
place to get pure Drugs, Medicines, Dia-
mond Dyes, Fine Perfumery, DR.. Metze 3
Tooth Brush, Toilet Soaps, Holiday
Goods, Sponges, Cigars, &C., cheaper
than any place in town.
Cor. Queen and Race st.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Mrs. Newcomer, wife of DIR. d. New
conner, of Morris, ILL.,, accompanied
by her daughter, Mrs. Thomas, wife
of Rev. J. S. Thomas, of Wisconsin,
are visiting their relative, Mrs. Jno.
Fitz. They are on their way to visit
their son, Lieut.. Harry Newcomer, of
West Point.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Don't you know that Small & Co. can
furnish Door Frames and Doors, Win
dow Frames, Sash and Shutters of all
kinds. Brackets and Balusters, sawed or
turned Mouldings of all kinds, Slate
Roofing done to order, from $500 square
and upwards. Call on them at the old
Planning Mill Building, near B. & o..
Freight Depot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

John Maddox s Semi Porcelain, full
line and never SO cheap, at
BENTZ & BROS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. - Council
met in regular session Thursday night,
June End. Old council adjourned /;
new councilmen, Messrs. Wellinger,
Williams, Martin, DeGrange and
Stephens, sworn in. Permission
granted for use of fireworks on the
Fourth of July. Petition Of Geo. Izatt
to open trench in front of his premis-
es, granted. Motion made to notify
Mr.. Applegarth. on Raleigh St., to
have tree in front of his premises re-
moved. Report of Chairman of Light
Committee, that lamp be placed in
Public Square, received and adopted.
On motion of DR.. J. w. McSherry,
Chairman of st. Committee, Council
was ordered to assist Mr.. G. G. Curtis
in laying his payment. Power grant
ed Sergeant to set date for and rent
stalls at Market house. Mr.. Jacob
Taylor granted rebate on rent paid
for his property. School Board order
ed to have pavements laid at the I'd
and Sd Ward Schools. Permission
asked for use of water by 3. & O. r.
Co. Granted. Liquor license of B.
F. Bailey was transferred to G. A.
Henshaw & Co. Motion was made to
extend water pipe to residence of Jno.
Moore, and contract for digging trench
be given to lowest bidder. Placed in
hands of Water Board with power TO
act. Grade ordered given to Mr.. Cox
for laying pavement in front of his
premises. Agreed that Council, in
body, make thorough examination
of the town at an early day. Ordered
that G. w. Wisner be notified to have
pavement on west John st. in front
of his premises, laid withid 80 days at
his own expense. Mr.. O'Connor grant
ed $50 for digging of trench and other
necessary work.-Daily Gazette.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Lamps! Burners Wicks! Chimneys
We have Lamps and Burners that give
the light of 65 candles. Call and see
them. BURKHART & co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

SATEENs.-Don't fail to see our line of
French and American Sateens, as we
have very large line in the latest styles.
Sateens are going to be the popular
thing for mid Summer wear; also ask
to see our Oriental Flouncing to make
up with Sateens. EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Our glassware tables were never SO
pretty as now. Come and see us.
BENTZ & BROS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

You can never go astray by buying
your lamps and lamp trimmings at the
boss lamp house. L. E. BENTZ & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

A splendid grade of wall paper, white,
black, only 10 cts. at BURDETTE'S Book
Store. Usual prices Is cts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

The net proceeds of the Baptist en-
tertainm ent was SIS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Mr. j. H. Miller, of Hedgesvllle,
has moved to Martinsburg. We well
come him as citizen of the town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

We keep the best line of goods in the
market. We guarantee satisfaction,
Call. BURKHART & co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

A beautiful line of Suisse Flouncing
and Embroideries have just been receiv-
ed and will be sold cheap, at
HOKE'S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

AT COSTA copy of Worcester's I'm
abridged Dictionary in sheep with patent
index. M. S. BURDETTE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Our Monmouth Queensware Store is
now filled to completion. Dinner Sets.
in French China Tea Sets, nobby new
styles Toilet Sets, 10 and 10 pieces, 80
different styles. Come and see us.
L. E. BENTZ & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Family Bibles from $3.50 to SIS, at
BURDETTE'S Book Store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

FINE LINE Hair, Cloth and Tooth
Brushes, Toilet Soaps, Perfumery, Shout
der Braces, Sponges, &C., at A. M. GIL
BERT'S Drug Store, Queen q Race st.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Call and see the pretty line of Tyrol
Suitings, Batiste, Takool Suitings, Crink-
led Lawns, &C., at G.. w. HOKES.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Wooden dress goods in great variety at
HOKES.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

ALI kinds of China. Glass, Earthen
Goods, w. g. Goods, English, French
and American. Fancy goods and pres
ents. BURKHART & co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11
BUSINESS LOCALS.
NEW GOODS.

A new line of Sateens, Ginghams.
Seersuckers, Tyrol Suitings, Crinkled
Lawns, Batiste, &C., have just been re-
ceived and will be sold at remarkably
low prices, at G. w. HOKES.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

FOR EXCHANGE.-A new 3-story
8-room, well situated, brick dwelling. il
Baltimore city, for Martinsburg pro
perty. J. 81. BRISTOR.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Splendid dried beef, Clipped ready for
the table at BENTZ & BRO. -.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

A pretty line of Parasols at all prices
cheap at HOKE'S.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-06-11

Try THE HERALD for a year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-11
dNDEI TONEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

I NATURALIZATION No. l, Ancient Order
pf Hibernians; Savannah Typographical
Union No. 1888.
SPECIAL NoTICEs-Bill Of Fare for Lunch
At Merchants Exchange.
HoTEL-Putnam House, Palatka, Fla.
AUCTION Substitution Hotel Building,
Horses, Buggy, Harness, etc., by j McLaugh-
Ain 4 Son.
aRQTAToEs-C. M. Gilbert Il Co.
SfdDErA' LAMPs-At Slva's.
GRANGER EMoNs, ETC Power 4 Mo-
aoney.
, CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEMENTs-Hel
WANTED; For Rent; For Sale; Lost: Personal
Miscellaneous.
MARDI GRAs CARNIvAL-S., F. q w. Ry.
HxcursieE Tickets.
! AMUsEMENTS-Rhea at the Theatre.
I, STEAMSHIP SCHEDULE-Ocean Steamship
Company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-11

The Artesian Wells.

The determination Of the City Council
to. supply the city with artesian water,
1t is safe to say, is heartily and generally
approved. Only one fault is found with
the river water, and that is that it is
hardly fit for drinking until 1t is
filtered. and it as quite Objectionable for
bathing purposes for a considerable part
Of the time. II there is any sewage in
1t the amount is 50 small that 1t is almost
impossible TO detect it by an analysis.
The artesian water is clear and pure,
and an analysis by one of the best chem
lists in the country shows it to be very
wholesome. In very few months, il the
work OF sinking the wells progresses as
rapidly as expected, the water supply of
the city will be free from any ground of
complaint. No other city in the country
will have better water, and few will have
as good.
Although there is a deficiency in the
budget, the Council was about unanimous
in favor Of completing the water improve
ment, because it knew that public senn-
ment would sustain any reasonable ex-
| penditure for that object. No doubt some
way will be found to make good the de-
ficiency. When the water supply is from
artesian wells the fact will not be for
gotten that the city is largely indebted
for pure, clear water to sx-Alderman
| Hamilton,